[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by troutman

What is a Mercola? . . .

Ah, I see, an alt-med guy.

Is there more reliable evidence that retirement has negative impacts on health? Just grabbed the first one I saw.

http://www.nber.org/papers/w12123

Results indicate that complete retirement leads to a 5-16 percent increase in difficulties associated with mobility and daily activities, a 5-6 percent increase in illness conditions, and 6-9 percent decline in mental health, over an average post-retirement period of six years. Models indicate that the effects tend to operate through lifestyle changes including declines in physical activity and social interactions. The adverse health effects are mitigated if the individual is married and has social support, continues to engage in physical activity post-retirement, or continues to work part-time upon retirement. Some evidence also suggests that the adverse effects of retirement on health may be larger in the event of involuntary retirement.